Sinusitis decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis, chronic sinusitis, and macular degeneration based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of pneumonia, but remanded the claims for bronchitis, sinusitis, and rhinitis for further development.

The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis and a lumbar spine disorder, diagnosed as lumbar spinal stenosis.

The Veteran's allergic rhinitis and sinusitis are service-connected due to exposure to fine particulate matter during her deployment.,The Veteran's lumbar spine condition is service-connected based on onset during active service.,The Veteran's left ankle condition is service-connected as it occurred during reserve service.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for a TDIU and remanded several service connection claims.

The appeal for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the left ankle and erectile dysfunction was withdrawn by the Veteran, resulting in their dismissal. The claims for allergic rhinitis, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and migraine headaches are remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for sinusitis, nose irritation, itching, nose bleeds and sleep difficulties/snoring due to a concurrent election of administrative review options which is prohibited.

The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis but granted service connection for sinusitis on a presumptive basis due to exposure to fine, particulate matter during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and chronic fatigue syndrome, denied an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability, denied increased ratings in excess of 30 percent for chronic sinusitis, granted a 50 percent initial rating for tension headaches, and denied initial compensable ratings for dermatitis and respiratory disability (shortness of breath).

The Board granted service connection for left and right foot scars due to bunionectomies, an initial 30 percent rating for sinusitis, and a 10 percent rating for rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted effective dates of March 9, 2023, and June 7, 2023, for the award of a 40 percent disability rating for lumbar spine disability and a 10 percent disability rating for sinusitis, respectively.

The Board granted service connection for a left knee disability and a 70 percent rating, but no higher, prior to June 11, 2018 for PTSD. The TDIU claim was denied.

The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis and remanded the other claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD and eating disorder, but denied service connection for right hand arthritis, left hand arthritis, nerve damage in the neck, nerve damage in the right shoulder, nerve damage in the left shoulder, bronchitis, a gynecological disability, and non-compensable ratings for allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis.

The Board granted an evaluation of 20 percent for bulging disc, lumbosacral strain, effective from May 16, 2023, to June 28, 2024, and denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for left and right leg radiculopathy, as well as for rhinitis and sinusitis.

The Board granted an evaluation of 20 percent for bulging disc, lumbosacral strain, effective from May 16, 2023, to June 28, 2024, and denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection for left and right leg radiculopathy, as well as for rhinitis and sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions and dismissed claims related to effective dates, with the exception of granting an initial 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome.

The appeal regarding entitlement to a compensable rating for chronic sinusitis was dismissed due to an improperly completed VA Form 10182, notice of disagreement (NOD), that did not conform to claims processing requirements.

The Board denied an increased rating for allergic rhinitis and an earlier effective date, but granted an effective date of October 5, 2023, for DEA benefits.